If requested by the person arranging the funeral, we offer multimedia services through our technology partner, Vivedia Limited (trading as Obitus). These services include:
Live streaming of the service
Digital recordings of the service
Visual photo tributes
For more information, visit www.obitus.com.
What personal information we use
To provide these services, we may process:
Video and audio recordings of the service, including images and voices of attendees, speakers and the celebrant.
Photographs, music and video clips provided by the family for tribute presentations
Why we use this information
We use this information because:
Legitimate interests: To allow family and friends who cannot attend in person to watch or listen to the service.
Contractual obligation: To provide the tribute and recording services requested by the person arranging the funeral.
How long we keep the information
Live streams are only available to authorised viewers who have the correct login details.
Recordings are stored securely by Obitus for 28 days after the service. They are then automatically deleted, unless the applicant has purchased a keepsake copy, such as a USB drive or DVD.
Further information
If you have any questions about how your personal information is used, or if you would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Data protection officer
Cornwall Council,
County Hall,
Treyew Road,
Truro,
TR1 3AY
Email: enquiries@cornwall.gov.uk